You wouldn’t trade your mom cause there is nothing like a mother’s love . . . but do you remember some of the things she used to say as you were growing up? The type of things you swore that you’d never say to your kids? Moms are often overworked, under-appreciated, and at some point . . . finds herself saying things that her mother used to say. This seems to pass down from generation to generation, but despite the silly things that stressed out moms say, there is no one on Earth who will ever love you as unconditionally as your mother does. The number one thing all mothers say to their children is: I Love You! This is a tribute to moms for Mother’s Day! [53 Photos]

Everyone knows that if you mess with a mom’s kids, she is gonna mess you up. But most of us have heard the little sayings that moms say to kids. You’re sure you’ll never say such silly things, but when the kid becomes the mom, then she says those same sayings to her kids. It must be a mom thing. Photo #3 by Eberhard Brunner via Bit of Fun

Mom cat kissing her kitten goodnight. One on one, the moments between mom and child can be utterly sweet. Photo #4 via StartPoint

Trying to raise twins is a bit more challenging. No such thing as sleeping in when the little ones awaken. They insure it’s time to get up. Photo #5 by kumachii

There’s not much kick-back-and-relax time for mom. Foal urging momma horse to get up and play. Photo #13 via PicPetz

Overworked mom possum, babysitter still wanted. Mom to kids: “I’m going to give you until the count of three… 1.. 2.. 2 and a half… 2 and three quarters.” Photo #14 via O Blog do Dandan

Twin tigers jumping on mom, but most moms don’t complain. You can expect mom to say things like “No jumping on the bed (couch, seat).” Photo #15 by Tambako the Jaguar

“Don’t lick me like that, Mom!” But mom keeps her kids clean and teaches you to “always wear clean underwear in case you get in an accident.” Photo #16 by Tambako the Jaguar

Mama Jaguar gives her child a stern lecture not to talk to strangers. Oh, and never take candy or rides from strangers. “I brought you into this world, and I can take you out of it!” Photo #17 by Nathan Rupert

“You never realize how much your mother loves you till you explore the attic – and find every letter you ever sent her, every finger painting, clay pot, bead necklace, Easter chicken, cardboard Santa Claus, paper lace Mother’s Day card and school report since day one,” ~ quote by Pam Brown. Photo #47 by Lon Martin

Sweet loving moment between Japanese Macque mother and baby. A mother’s love . . . there is nothing else like it in the world. Photo #52 by Masashi Mochida

Kitten giving momma cat a kiss. As kids we know that the best medicine in the world is a mother’s kiss. As a mother we know, a child’s kiss or even laugh is the best medicine for us. Tell your mom you love her! Photo #53 via Malgusto